YPSILANTI, Mich. (EMUEagles.com) — A $500,000 gift to the Eastern Michigan University Department of Athletics will support the Championship Building Plan, an innovative community engagement program, as well as impact the University's more than 500 student-athletes with facility enhancements. The gift, from Champions Advisory Board member and EMU Track & Field alumnus, Dan McClory matches the third largest cash pledge ever received by EMU Athletics.
McClory is a two-time graduate of Eastern Michigan University, holding both Bachelor's and Master's degrees (1981, 1982). He was a three-time captain and four-year letter winner for EMU's cross country team, as well as a four-year letter winner in men's indoor and outdoor track.